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Cabinet approves 3% DA hike for government employees ahead of Diwali

The Cabinet approved 3 per cent DA hike from 55 per cent to 58 per cent, benefiting 4.92 million government employees and 6.87 million pensioners, starting July 1, 2025

AI actress Tilly Norwood ignites debate in Hollywood over future of actors

Tilly Norwood, created by Dutch comedian Eline Van der Velden, faces backlash from SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood stars over infringement on contractual protections and devaluing real acting experience

RBI MPC meet: What stayed the same, what changed in October policy review

RBI's Monetary Policy Committee kept repo rate unchanged at 5.50 per cent; the MPC retained its policy stance as 'neutral'

RBI MPC October policy: Central bank cuts FY26 inflation estimate to 2.6%

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) stated that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for Q1 of 2026-27 is projected at 4.5 per cent

CCI orders probe into PVR Inox over 'unfair fee' charged to film producers

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has launched a probe into PVR Inox after producers alleged it still charges a digital fee meant only for the shift to new technology

Jaguar Land Rover set to resume UK production after cyber attack shutdown

Jaguar Land Rover's UK plants in West Midlands and Merseyside had stopped operations on September 1 due to a cyber attack

From 2 hours to 2 minutes: China unveils world's tallest bridge in Guizhou

China's Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, the world's tallest at 625 metres, opens to traffic, cutting a two-hour canyon journey to just two minutes for travellers

L&T, Standard Chartered tie up for $700 mn sustainability-linked facility

Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has secured a $700 million sustainability-linked trade facility with Standard Chartered, tied to carbon and water targets, reinforcing its commitment to green business practices

Homegrown Arattai hits top spot on app store: What it is and how it works

Developed by Chennai-based Zoho Corporation, messaging app Arattai has topped the App Store as daily sign-ups surged from 3,000 to 350,000

Bihar to get 3 new Amrit Bharat Express trains today: Check route, time

The new Amrit Bharat Express trains will start from Bihar on September 29, connecting Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Telangana

'Her mann ki baat': PM Modi writes foreword for Italian PM Meloni's memoir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written the foreword for Italian PM Giorgia Meloni's autobiography, calling it 'Her Mann Ki Baat' and praising her leadership and patriotism

Govt plans HAL revamp to speed up defence aircraft, helicopter deliveries

The government may restructure HAL as its orders rise to ₹2.7 crore, to make the company faster and more efficient in building fighter jets, helicopters and engines for the armed forces

Who is Shailesh Chandra, Tata Motors' new MD & CEO starting October?

Shailesh Chandra, who currently heads Tata Motors' passenger and electric vehicle businesses, will take charge as the company's new managing director and CEO from October 2025

HDFC Bank's Dubai unit faces DFSA curbs, barred from onboarding new clients

The bank's Dubai branch has been barred by Dubai authorities from taking on new clients or offering financial advice due to onboarding issues, though existing customers will not be affected

PM Modi launches BSNL Swadeshi 4G, flags off Amrit Bharat Express in Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated projects worth over ₹60,000 crore in Odisha in a bid to boost train travel, healthcare, education, and rural housing

US Senator backs H-1B overhaul, plans bills to prioritise American workers

Senator Tom Cotton plans bills to overhaul the H-1B programme as the Labor Department rolls out Project Firewall to protect US jobs from visa misuse

Elon Musk, Prince Andrew, Steve Bannon named in new Epstein documents

Newly-released Epstein files show Elon Musk, Prince Andrew, Steve Bannon, Peter Thiel, and Bill Gates among contacts, revealing meetings, flight logs, and financial records linked to Epstein

Sonam Wangchuk arrested under NSA, lodged in Jodhpur jail: Top updates

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was arrested Friday under the National Security Act after violent Ladakh protests; the Union Territory administration has suspended mobile internet services in Leh

'Absurd theatrics': India slams Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif's remarks at UNGA

India strongly rejected Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif's UN speech, accusing Islamabad of supporting terrorism, glorifying militants, and spreading false claims about the May conflict

Windows 10 nears end: Indian PCs risk security issues without upgrade

Microsoft will end Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025, leaving millions of Indian PCs at risk unless users upgrade to Windows 11 or pay extra for security updates